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Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's statement on earned settlement. Mr Speaker, with permission, I will make a statement on this government’s policy of earned settlement. A little over a month ago, at Labour Party Conference, I promised we would adopt a policy on this issue that is guided, above all, by fairness. Fairness towards those who … Continue reading Earned settlement – staying and working in the UK
The February edition of the HMRC Employers Bulletin out lines the changes to Statutory Sick Pay which applies from 6th April 2026 and forms one of the measures from the Employment Right Act 2025. PAYadvice.UK has published a series of articles and resource pages (see below links) on the changes which are to soon come … Continue reading Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) changes — what employers need to know
£10 million financial support package for families of children and young people with cancer to cover travel costs to and from appointments. £10 million support comes as more than a third of families travel over an hour to reach hospital for cancer care Fund a key recommendation of the Children and Young People’s Cancer taskforce … Continue reading Government to cover travel costs of children with cancer
Following the passing of the Employment Rights Bill and the Royal Ascent of the Employment Rights Act on Thursday 18th December 2025, one of the major changes are the new rights to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) from Monday 6th April 2026 (Easter Monday). The Statutory Sick Pay measures include: Removing the Lower Earnings Limit to … Continue reading New Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) – what is the 80% rate?
Following the passing of the Employment Rights Bill and the Royal Ascent of the Employment Rights Act on Thursday 18th December 2025, one of the major changes are the new rights to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) from Monday 6th April 2026 (Easter Monday). The Statutory Sick Pay measures include: Removing the Lower Earnings Limit to … Continue reading New Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) Transitional Protection April 2026
The Chancellor is extending the freeze on NHS prescription charges next year to keep prescriptions under a tenner, saving patients around £12 million next year. Rachel Reeves announces cost of a single prescription will remain at £9.90, as she takes firm action to tackle the cost of living ahead of the Budget The move is claimed to be further evidence … Continue reading Prescription charges frozen
Qualified nurses and midwives given better job opportunities upon graduation with new Graduate Guarantee New support for both graduates and trusts to improve recruitment processes and ensure a seamless transition from training to employment Better staffing of the NHS, part of Plan for Change to build an NHS fit for the future and improve care … Continue reading Job boost for newly qualified nurses and midwives
A new pilot programme will support people with health conditions back into employment and ease pressure on doctors. Fifteen pioneering regions to trial groundbreaking approach to reduce GP pressure and help local people back to work Pilot scheme to transform how fit notes are issued Part of Plan for Change to grow the economy, get … Continue reading GP practices to help people back to work
When the hike in employers National,Insurance was announced and with some subsequent publications and also debate in the House of Commons and Lords, there were expressions of the NHS and potentially other social care groups being exempt from the National Insurance rise to 15%. some indicating that employers NICs would continue at 13.8% for some … Continue reading NHS not exempt from 15% employers NIC
Largest welfare reforms … to help sick and disabled people who can and have the potential to work into jobs - backed by a £1 billion investment, unveiled by the Work & Pensions Secretary Tuesday 18th March 2025 Work Capability Assessment to be scrapped and “right to try” work guarantee to be introduced Changes to … Continue reading Biggest shake up to welfare system
Secretary of State pledges to contain NHS agency spend Trusts could be banned from using agencies to cover gaps in entry level positions, and agencies could be banned from re-introducing NHS workers that leave permanent jobs Understaffed NHS forced to spend £3 billion on agency staff last year Wes Streeting to address healthcare leaders in … Continue reading Clamp down on NHS temporary workers
More than 130,000 people across the country will be better protected from diseases such as heart disease, kidney disease and diabetes. Life-saving health checks being rolled out across the country NHS Health Check could save hundreds from preventable deadly diseases, along with freeing up appointments to cut waiting lists Local authorities in Norfolk, Medway and … Continue reading Workplace life-saving health checks to benefit over 130,000 employees
A tax avoidance promoter whose schemes were used by locum doctors and nurses faces a £900,000 penalty for failing to co-operate with HM Revenue & Customs. IPS Progression Limited (IPS) paid their 1,593 scheme users largely with tax-free loans between April 2016 and April 2022. Some of the workers were locum doctors and nurses whose … Continue reading £900,000 penalty for promoter of tax avoidance scheme
The NHS is launching a brand new smokefree campaign to encourage all 5.3 million smokers in England to make a quit attempt this January Former England goalkeeper and ex-smoker David James urges parents to quit for their kids’ sake in poignant video campaign discussing own struggles to kick the habit Research shows teens more than … Continue reading New Year – Quit smoking
UKHSA surveillance data shows the sharpest weekly increase in flu activity so far this winter, signalling flu season is officially underway. All those eligible for the flu vaccine are being urged to come forward as the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) published data showing a significant increase in the number of recorded flu cases. The … Continue reading Flu – get vaccinated
Plan to deliver the biggest ever cut in net migration and curb abuse of the immigration system. The Home Secretary has announced plans to slash migration levels and curb abuse of the immigration system, delivering the biggest ever reduction in net migration. Together, this package will mean around 300,000 people who came to the UK … Continue reading Plans to cut net migration
Multi-million-pound fund for charity sector to carry out crucial work - alongside the NHS - to save lives and tackle tragedy of suicide. Government calls on charities across England to apply for funding to continue supporting tens of thousands of people experiencing suicidal thoughts Comes alongside expected £13.6 billion this year to transform the country’s … Continue reading Suicide prevention fund boosted
NHS pension scheme changes could be extended to allow retired staff to retain pension benefits if they return to the NHS workforce The extension would make it easier for skilled professionals returning to the NHS to deliver high-quality care to patientsMove would help to bolster the workforce ahead of winter so they can continue catch … Continue reading Consultation on NHS pension changes to boost winter workforce
Routine asymptomatic testing will be paused across remaining settings, including hospitals and care homes, from 31 August as Covid cases continue to fallTesting for individuals with symptoms in these settings, including health and social care staff, will continueImmunocompromised patients in hospitals and people being admitted into care homes and hospices will also continue to be … Continue reading Regular asymptomatic testing for Covid will be paused in all remaining settings from 31st August 2022
HM Treasury (by PSP) The Chancellor has announced that a new fraud squad, recruited from data analytics experts and leading economic crime investigators, will crack down on criminal gangs who rip off the taxpayer.Operational in July and based in the Cabinet Office, the new £25 million “Public Sector Fraud Authority” will double funding for the … Continue reading New ‘fraud squad’ to crack down on criminals who steal taxpayer money
Vaccination as a condition of deployment revisited as Omicron replaces Delta as dominant variantLegal requirement for health and social care staff to be double jabbed to be removed, subject to consultation and Parliamentary approvalVast majority of health and care workers vaccinated but remainder are urged to Get Boosted Now as a professional responsibility Regulations making … Continue reading Removing vaccination as a condition of deployment for health and social care staff
Focus on the National Insurance Fund The Government Actuary has published the annual report on the National Insurance Fund (NIF) for Great Britain. The report: projects contribution income, benefit payments and the balance of the NIF over the coming financial yearsis a source of information for MPs who scrutinise the government’s draft legislation for up-rating … Continue reading The 2022 annual report on the National Insurance Funds
Care workers, care assistants and home care workers to become eligible for Health and Care Visa for 12 month period Care staff to be added to the Shortage Occupation List in response to pandemic pressuresVisa Boost complements £462.5m investment in Workforce Recruitment and Retention Fund Thousands of additional care workers can be recruited to boost … Continue reading Health and Care Visa scheme expanded
Make sure you take a rapid lateral flow test before meeting up with friends and family – especially those who are vulnerable. Get a collect code to pick up coronavirus (COVID-19) rapid lateral flow tests PAYadvice.UK 17/12/2021
Get BOOSTED now PAYadvice.UK 14/12/2021
Record numbers of students accepted places to study nursing and midwifery in England this year for the second year running. The figures from this year’s admission cycle show 30,185 acceptances, an increase of 1.5% (445) compared to last year when there were 29,740 acceptances. Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Sajid Javid: It … Continue reading Record numbers study nursing and midwifery
Data is showing that 17% of the most critically ill COVID-19 patients are pregnant women who have not been vaccinated. Professor Christ Whitty states: ‘COVID-19 is dangerous for pregnant women and their babies. The medical advice is clear: it is much safer to be vaccinated against COVID than get COVID if you are pregnant or … Continue reading Those pregnant urged to be vaccinated
Prison programme encourages inmates to repair and recycle over 900 bikes for hospital staff and children from disadvantaged backgrounds, helps prisoners gain new skills and turn their lives around. The project run at HMP Hewell and HMP Aylesbury, not only helps recycle bikes, but also provides specialist training to prisoners helping them gain skills and … Continue reading Prisoners recycle bikes for hospital staff
The UK Prime Minister has …set out the government’s plan to manage Covid throughout autumn and winter. Boosters, testing and refreshed public health advice will help keep the virus under control in the coming monthsPlan B prepared to protect NHS if necessaryPM continues to warn the pandemic is not over and public need to remain … Continue reading Autumn and winter Covid plan
Prime Minister pledges to tackle NHS Covid backlogs and cut waiting times with £36 billion for health and social care‘Responsible, fair, and necessary’ action to provide the biggest catch-up programme for the NHS and reform to adult social careNHS capacity to increase to 110% of planned activity levels by 2023/2024: more appointments, treatments, and operationsSocial … Continue reading New 1.25% Health and Social Care Levy – National Insurance and Dividends
A third of key workers (33%) say they do not get full sick payA quarter of key workers (24%) say they get only £96pw statutory sick payExtending sick pay protection to all workers would cost the same as just 1% of the test and trace budget Analysis published by the TUC shows that one in … Continue reading One in 12 key workers do not qualify for statutory sick pay
Staff in care homes with older adult residents in England may be required to have a COVID-19 vaccine to protect residents from the virus. Consultation launched on making COVID vaccination a condition of work for people who are deployed in these homesCare home workers urged to take up offer of a vaccine now to keep … Continue reading Staff COVID-19 vaccines in care homes consultation
Thousands of crucial frontline health workers and their dependents will be granted free visa extensions, Home Secretary Priti Patel has announced today. This free one-year visa extensions will automatically be granted to eligible overseas health and care workers whose visas were due to expire before 1st October 2021. Since starting the free extensions last year, … Continue reading Visas extended for thousands of frontline health and care workers
Whole families and households with primary school, secondary school and college age children, including childcare and support bubbles, will be able to test themselves twice every week from home as schools return from 8th March 2021. Tests can be ordered and collected from local sites, or administered through workplace testing programmes. Getting a rapid test … Continue reading All households with children of school age to get 2 rapid COVID-19 tests per person per week
New agreement ensures the rights of UK residents to access emergency and medically necessary care when travelling in the EU will continue. UK’s new Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) launched as part of UK / EU dealGlobal Health Insurance Card (GHIC) will gradually replace existing European Health Insurance Cards (EHIC) UK residents will now be … Continue reading Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) launched
Boris Johnson reaffirmed his commitment to boost the numbers of teachers, police officers, nurses and other public sector workers. NHS recruitment drive boosts the number of doctors by more than 6,000 and nurses by 13,000.Almost 6,000 police officers have been hired as part of the Government’s commitment to reach 20,000 additional officers by the end … Continue reading Significant uplift in key public sector jobs
A consensus statement on the best approach to reduce risk for workers, including those of ethnic minority groups, has been issued by PHE, HSE and FOM. Public Health England (PHE), Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and Faculty of Occupational Medicine (FOM) have issued a consensus statement on the best approach to reduce occupational risk for … Continue reading Importance of COVID-19-secure workplaces
The government have put in place measures for employer requirements to support those who have been instructed to self-isolate. Breaches can be punishable by fines and penalties: Make sure your workers self-isolate You should help your employees self-isolate if they: have coronavirus symptoms and are waiting for a test resulthave tested positive for coronavirusare a … Continue reading Employer duties for those instructed to self-isolate #coronavirus #COVID19
Public sector workers, including doctors, teachers and police officers, will see above inflation pay rises this year, the Chancellor has announced today. Reflecting the vital contributions public sector workers make to our country, these pay rises cover the Armed Forces, teachers, police Officers, the National Crime Agency, prison Officers, doctors and dentists, the Judiciary, senior … Continue reading Pay rises for the public sector
HM Revenue and Customs have updated guidance (6th July 2020) in relation to 'Coronavirus (COVID-19) tests' and 'Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)'. Then a further update was applied on 8th July removing the section on ‘Coronavirus (COVID19) tests. Expenses and Benefits during COVID-19 The following was removed on Wednesday 8th July 2020 Coronavirus (COVID-19) tests Coronavirus … Continue reading Update to Expenses and Benefits during #COVID19 #coronavirus (updated 8th July 2020)
Some employers are supporting furloughed employees who volunteer for charities and to support organisations such as the NHS etc. HMRC have clarified the tax position of reimbursements by the employer for fuel and mileage costs associated with volunteering. HMRC confirm 6th May 2020 the following: To support volunteer work by your employees, you may agree … Continue reading Volunteer fuel and mileage costs #COVID19 #coronavirus
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/tax-avoidance-promoters-targeting-returning-nhs-workers-spotlight-54 ..’unscrupulous promoters of tax avoidance schemes are targeting workers returning to the National Health Service (NHS) to help respond to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak’ ....All of these schemes have one thing in common and that is to attempt to disguise the true level of your earnings, which would ordinarily be subject to Income Tax … Continue reading NHS returners being targeted by unscrupulous tax avoidance schemes #COVID19 #coronavirus